The 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes conversion factors lower than what CMS originally proposed. In addition, a controversial policy many cardiologists are required to participate in is still set to go live on Jan. 1. The 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes conversion factors lower than what CMS originally proposed. In addition, a controversial policy many cardiologists are required to participate in is still set to go live on Jan. 1. | | |
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Researchers tracked data from nearly 6,000 patients being seen for suspected atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease or heart failure. These data suggest patients can feel at ease meeting their cardiologist for the first time by video or telephone. Researchers tracked data from nearly 6,000 patients being seen for suspected atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease or heart failure. These data suggest patients can feel at ease meeting their cardiologist for the first time by video or telephone. | | |
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Delivery systems included in this recall should not be used to treat patients going forward. The FDA shared an early alert about the issue back in October. Delivery systems included in this recall should not be used to treat patients going forward. The FDA shared an early alert about the issue back in October. | | |
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Laza Medical, a California-based medtech company, is developing advanced technologies for the cath lab. GE HealthCare also participated in a previous financing round in 2023. Laza Medical, a California-based medtech company, is developing advanced technologies for the cath lab. GE HealthCare also participated in a previous financing round in 2023. | | |
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A new-look cerebral embolic protection device for TAVR is safe to use and consistently captures debris. According to late-breaking data presented at TCT 2026, however, the device failed to demonstrate any tangible clinical benefits. A new-look cerebral embolic protection device for TAVR is safe to use and consistently captures debris. According to late-breaking data presented at TCT 2026, however, the device failed to demonstrate any tangible clinical benefits. | | |
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In terms of the study's primary endpoint, using CCTA to guide procedures was noninferior to IVUS. CCTA was also linked to certain advantages over IVUS, including improved cath lab efficiency. In terms of the study's primary endpoint, using CCTA to guide procedures was noninferior to IVUS. CCTA was also linked to certain advantages over IVUS, including improved cath lab efficiency. | | |
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The real-world benefits of renal denervation were a hot topic at TCT 2026 in San Diego. The real-world benefits of renal denervation were a hot topic at TCT 2026 in San Diego. | | |
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Cardiologists appear to be thriving in the face of adversity. Even as the specialty juggles an aging population, a workforce shortage and unfavorable reimbursement policies, compensation and productivity continue to climb. Cardiologists appear to be thriving in the face of adversity. Even as the specialty juggles an aging population, a workforce shortage and unfavorable reimbursement policies, compensation and productivity continue to climb. | | |
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The first-of-its-kind platform allows operators to remove more thrombus without being concerned about blood loss. The first-of-its-kind platform allows operators to remove more thrombus without being concerned about blood loss. | | |
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Certain lots of argatroban, a blood thinner often used as an alternative to heparin during PCI, have been recalled due to the presence of particulate matter. The affected products should not be used to treat any patients due to an increased risk of adverse events. Certain lots of argatroban, a blood thinner often used as an alternative to heparin during PCI, have been recalled due to the presence of particulate matter. The affected products should not be used to treat any patients due to an increased risk of adverse events. | | |
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Most recurrences in this demographic are identified either after symptoms develop or when clinicians detect concerning changes. Most recurrences in this demographic are identified either after symptoms develop or when clinicians detect concerning changes. | | |
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The list includes diagnostics and common care associated with oncology, orthopedics and ENT care for patients under the age of 18. The company framed the change as a part of its ongoing commitment to eliminate 30% of all pre-care reimbursement approvals by 2027. The list includes diagnostics and common care associated with oncology, orthopedics and ENT care for patients under the age of 18. The company framed the change as a part of its ongoing commitment to eliminate 30% of all pre-care reimbursement approvals by 2027. | | |
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| Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute launched Minnesota's first mobile cardiac PET/CT imaging service, expanding access to advanced cardiac imaging and specialized cardiovascular diagnostics. READ MORE > |
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